Derek Rackley

Derek Rackley returns in 2014 for a second year as an analyst for NCAA Football broadcasts on Westwood One Sports. He will also act as a sideline reporter for select NFL broadcasts.

An eight-year NFL veteran as a tight end and long snapper, Rackley spent the first six years of his career with the Atlanta Falcons (2000-2005) before playing for the Seattle Seahawks in his final two seasons (2006-2007).

Rackley was born and raised near Minneapolis and was the captain of both his football and basketball team in high school. He played four years in college at the University of Minnesota, beginning his career as a quarterback before switching to tight end and becoming the team’s long snapper.

Since retiring from the NFL, Rackley has worked for Comcast Sports Southeast (CSS) and the Big Ten Network as a studio host/analyst and color commentator for football games. He currently works with 120 Sports as a football analyst.

Rackley also spends time developing his R.A.C.K. Foundation, where he funds college scholarships in Minnesota and also supports medically fragile children and their families in Georgia as a board member for the Fragile Kids Foundation.

Derek Rackley's Posts

ATLANTA, GA – Matt Ryan threw three touchdown passes as the Atlanta Falcons defeated the Seattle Seahawks 36-20 to advance to the NFC Championship Game. Ryan was 26 for 37 for 338 yards as the Falcons moved…

MIAMI GARDENS, FL – Tom Brady threw three touchdown passes as the New England Patriots completed a 14-2 regular season and clinched home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs with a 35-14 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. New England will take a week off, while Miami visits Pittsburgh in a…

SEATTLE, WA – Chandler Catanzaro’s 43-yard field goal gave the Arizona Cardinals a wild 34-31 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday afternoon. Seattle had already wrapped up the NFC West, but now may miss out on a first-round bye if Atlanta wins its final game or Detroit wins its final…

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Nick Novak hit five field goals and the Houston defense made the lead stand up as the Texans defeated the Indianapolis Colts 22-17 on Sunday. Houston improved to 7-6 on the year and is tied atop the AFC South with Tennessee. The Titans defeated Denver on Sunday. Brandon…

ATLANTA, GA – Alabama scored on offense, defense and special teams in a 54-16 rout of Florida on Saturday in the SEC Championship Game. The Crimson Tide has won the conference championship each of the past three years and is now two wins away from a second consecutive national championship.…

TALLAHASSEE, FL – Florida State defeated Florida 31-13 on Saturday night, dominating from start to finish on both sides of the ball. The Seminoles held the Gators to just 207 yards of offense and sacked Austin Appleby six times. Brandon Gaudin and Derek Rackley called the action on Westwood One Sports.

SEATTLE, WA – Jake Browning had a pair of touchdown passes as Washington recovered from losing its first game of the season a week ago with a 44-18 win over Arizona State. Washington is now 10-1 on the year and is still looking to potentially reach the College Football Playoff. Brandon…

EUGENE, OR – Christian McCaffrey had three touchdown runs and Keller Chryst threw for three scores as Stanford routed Oregon at Autzen Stadium 52-27 on Saturday. Brandon Gaudin and Derek Rackley called the action on Westwood One Sports.